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KN11 XFX

2011 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz C76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 XFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 155,495 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 155,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,287 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 140,287 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 113,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 107,624 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

front tyres starting to wear on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,731 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,502 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KN11 XFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN11 XFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN11 XFX registered?

KN11 XFX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for KN11 XFX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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